For 30 years, Padraig Harrington has been rocking the field across the United States and Europe. He is doing so in the main leagues like the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, and has started dominating the Senior Tour as well over the past few years. At 53, he’s still going stronger than ever, fighting in big events across all competitions. He has reached the top of the mountain and has brought pride to his nation. Having said that, where is Padraig Harrington originally from? Let’s get to know the 6-time PGA Tour winner a little better.

Padraig Harrington’s cultural background

Born on August 31, 1971, Padraig Harrington comes from a family of athletes. According to his PGA Tour profile, his second cousin, Joey Harrington, is a former NFL quarterback. He also has a distant relative who is a famed poker player in Dan Harrington. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that Padraig also took up sports. He was born as one of the 5 boys to Paddy Harrington and Breda Harrington in Dublin, Ireland. That’s where he has spent the entirety of his life, as he settled down at his birthplace.

Being an Irishman, it was always going to be far more convenient for Harrington to remain there than to move to the United States like some of his peers. The 53-year-old also completed his education at the Dublin Business College. He completed his accountancy exams just before turning pro in 1995. Since then, he has been consistently winning titles all around the world as he has bagged 6 PGA Tour wins, 15 European titles, and represented Ireland and Europe in the Olympics and Ryder Cups.

Throughout his journey on the course, Padraig Harrington has also built a beautiful family and life. Let’s take a glimpse at his personal life to learn more about them.

The Irishman’s life outside golf

Two years after turning pro, Padraig Harrington married his teenage love, Caroline. The two met on a golf course when they were kids and grew into a relationship together before tying the knot approximately 8 years after they met. The couple has two children together, Patrick and Ciaran. Ciaran is following in his father’s footsteps and has also gotten into golf. He’s trying to find his way into the PGA Tour himself.

Away from the course, the family also includes two more beautiful Bernese Mountain dogs, Wilson and Setanta. The Harringtons are often seen walking them around, cuddling, or playing with them. Other than that, the family enjoys watching Rugby together, going to the beach, or just playing in their backyard. While Padraig Harrington’s social media may be packed with golf videos, these short glimpses into his family life after every few posts show how happy he is away from the course as well.